Manufacturing Tooling & Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:
Torque Tooling Support: Specific Torque Tooling experience is a MUST. One needs to support integration, advancement and compliance of new torque tooling.

• Project Management of torque tooling needs
• Evaluate tooling requirements and develop RFQ’s
• Manage end to end torque tooling projects with tooling vendors
• Communicate with tooling vendors to ensure the best tooling solution(s) for the application.
• Initiate internal reviews of proposed tooling solutions with key stakeholders
• Test and validate selected tooling solutions through modelling and/or in a prototype or production environments
• Organization of inbound tools and industrialization coordination
• Identify and manage support needed for successful tooling implementations which include industrialization, infrastructure, tool setup, IT services, and vendor support (as needed)
• Forecast lead times compared to deadlines
• Provide product build support and troubleshooting for torque tooling
• Cooperate with standards, processes, project deliverables, etc.
• 3D CAD Experience (Creo Parametric, Creo View, Catia, AutoCAD, etc.) to evaluate fastener location and tool access to fasteners
• Creatively implement advanced manufacturing solutions to support the needs from operations
• Actively participate in all pillars of Volvo Production System. Utilize a structured approach and tools within VPS to identify and implement optimal tooling and equipment solutions
• Within your area of expertise coordinate and lead continuous improvement activities
• Mentor and educate production support personnel with equipment training
• Actively engage in global tooling and equipment forums and represent the NRV plant as an expert in tooling and equipment
• Support all initiatives in a pilot plant environment to successfully implement world class tooling and lean assembly processes
• Participate in global network meetings with an in-depth knowledge of tooling and equipment, requirements, cost information, and business cases for tooling and equipment improvements
• Establish and maintain the optimum tooling and equipment standards and best practices within competency area
• Promote manufacturing safety, ergonomics, and efficiency through implementation of tooling and equipment
• Actively participate in global networks and work collaboratively with others to implement standards for tooling and equipment, and best practices in the plant
• Develop cost saving proposals and improve productivity

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science Field with 3+ Years of Tooling & Equipment Experience

And / Or

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Design / Engineering Field with 5+ Years of Tooling & Equipment Experience
• Proven experience in taking initiative, driving improvements, taking additional responsibilities, thinking outside the box, going to the extra mile.

Other Requirements:

• Full-time, on-site support at Volvo Group Truck Operations-Dublin, Va
• Occasional overtime as needed.